Italy - Serie C Group CStadio Angelo MassiminoData current as of September 19, 2026

Catania vs Scafatese: match statistics

Catania crest
Catania
1 : 2half-time 0:1
Scafatese crest
Scafatese

Catania vs Scafatese: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Catania played against Scafatese in Serie C Group C (Italy). The game was played on September 12, 2026. Venue: Stadio Angelo Massimino. Final score: 1:2.

Recent form

Catania has 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Scafatese has 0 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 0.67 points per game.

Scoring records

Catania scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 1.33. Scafatese scores 1.67 and allows 2.33. Games in this league average 3.16 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 33% of Catania's games and 67% of Scafatese's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 67%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 59% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Scafatese has the higher season xG average, 1.58 to 1.45 per game. Catania takes 9.7 shots per game, while Scafatese takes 13.3.

First-half and second-half trends

Catania leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 1.33 goals per game after halftime. Scafatese leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.33 after halftime.

When the teams score

Catania's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (2 goals). For Scafatese, it is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Serie C Group C games average 3.16 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 59% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Catania have a clear home advantage: in their two matches on home soil so far, they have averaged 2.5 goals scored, conceded just 1.0, and maintained 59% possession. Scafatese also score 2.5 goals per away game, but their defense allows an average of 2.5 goals, with an xG against of 1.51 compared to the hosts’ 1.20. The hosts create slightly lower-quality chances than their finishing efficiency would suggest, but their xG of 1.59 is identical to the visitors’ figure, while they convert shots into goals more frequently: 23% versus 19%. Catania’s form over the last five matches has been poor, with four defeats and a 5:9 goal difference; however, Scafatese have drawn both away games and have yet to keep a clean sheet. An open match with goals at both ends is expected, but Catania’s superior defensive organization at home gives them a slight edge to win.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

Scafatese has a very clear profile in favor of BTTS: both teams scored in 100% of their matches this season and in 80% of their last five games. The visitors average 2.5 goals, register 6 shots on target per match, and will face Catania, who concede an average of 2.0 goals and have kept no clean sheets. Catania have not yet scored in the available season data, but their last five matches produced an average of 1.0 goal scored, while their xG of 1.65 is higher than Scafatese’s 1.38. The visitors’ defense also regularly allows opponents chances, conceding an average of 2.5 goals this season and 1.8 over their last five matches, with an xG against of 1.86. Catania’s low 20% BTTS rate increases the risk of this pick, but Scafatese’s attacking edge and the weakness of both defenses marginally support a goal for each side.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

The model expects 2.95 goals because Catania averages 1.51 xG, while Scafatese allows opponents 1.51 xG per match. The visitors have strong attacking potential: they score an average of 2.5 goals, register 6 shots on target, and generate 1.59 xG, while the hosts concede an average of 2.0 goals and 2.19 xG. In the last five matches, both teams’ games went over 2.5 goals in 60% of cases, with each side conceding an average of 1.8 goals. At the same time, over 1.5 goals were scored in 100% of each team’s matches to date, making Over 1.5 the strongest and least risky signal.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

The strongest signal points to Scafatese leading at the break, as Catania were trailing at half-time in 80% of their last five matches and scored just 0.2 goals on average during this phase. Before the break, Scafatese averaged 0.6 goals scored and only 0.4 conceded, while leading at half-time in 40% of their last five appearances. The hosts have lost four of their last five matches, conceding an average of 1.8 goals, whereas the visitors have lost only 20% of their recent matches and drawn as many as 60%. The away side’s superiority is also evident in chance creation: they average 6 shots on target compared with Catania’s 2, while their xG stands at 1.59 versus 1.51 for the hosts. Catania improve after the break, but Scafatese averaged 1.0 goals in the second halves of their last five matches, making the 2/2 scenario the most likely outcome.

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Stats by half

0 : 1
First half
1 : 1
Second half

Game stats

57Possession (%)43
CataniaScafatese
12Shots9
CataniaScafatese
4Shots on target3
CataniaScafatese
1.54xG1.07
CataniaScafatese
7Corners5
CataniaScafatese
69Dangerous attacks40
CataniaScafatese
17Fouls17
CataniaScafatese
3Cards5
CataniaScafatese

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

1.67Goals scored / game1.67
CataniaScafatese
1.33Goals allowed / game2.33
CataniaScafatese
58%Average possession56%
CataniaScafatese
5Shots on target / game4.67
CataniaScafatese

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

9.67Shots per game13.33
CataniaScafatese
5Shots on target4.67
CataniaScafatese
17.2%Shot conversion12.5%
CataniaScafatese
58%Possession56%
CataniaScafatese
1.45xG for1.58
CataniaScafatese
1.19xG against1.72
CataniaScafatese

Shooting quality

Catania: Efficient finishingScafatese: Balanced
CataniaScafatese
Accuracy (shots on target)52%35%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.150.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.330.36

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Catania is 49% better for: last-5 form.

1 pts / game - Catania · 0.67 pts / game - Scafatese

Catania
LLW
Season result split
33% W0% D67% L
Season (W-D-L)
1-0-2
1.00 pts / game · goal difference +1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-0-2
1.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-0-1
Last 5 at home
1-0-1
LW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.7Goals conceded: 1.3xG: 1.45Opponent xG: 1.19BTTS: 33%Over 2.5: 67%
Scafatese
DLD
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
0% W67% D33% L
Season (W-D-L)
0-2-1
0.67 pts / game · goal difference -2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-2-1
0.67 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-2-0
Last 5 away
0-2-0
DD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.7Goals conceded: 2.3xG: 1.58Opponent xG: 1.72BTTS: 67%Over 2.5: 67%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Catania is 75% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.33 goals / game - Catania · 2.33 goals / game - Scafatese

Catania scoring profile: very strong

Catania scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 games), while Scafatese keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 games).

Scafatese scoring profile: strong

Scafatese scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 games), while Catania keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 games).

5Goals scored (season)5
CataniaScafatese
4Goals conceded (season)7
CataniaScafatese
3Average goals per game4
CataniaScafatese
5Goals scored (last 5)5
CataniaScafatese
4Goals conceded (last 5)7
CataniaScafatese

How often they score at least...

67%1 goal67%
CataniaScafatese
33%2 goals67%
CataniaScafatese
33%3 goals33%
CataniaScafatese
33%4 goals0%
CataniaScafatese

How often they concede at least...

67%1 goal100%
CataniaScafatese
67%2 goals100%
CataniaScafatese
0%3 goals33%
CataniaScafatese
0%4 goals0%
CataniaScafatese

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

Goal patterns

0%BTTS at half-time0%
CataniaScafatese
0%BTTS in both halves0%
CataniaScafatese
33%Scored in both halves33%
CataniaScafatese

BTTS and goal count

33%Min. 3 goals and BTTS67%
CataniaScafatese
33%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
CataniaScafatese
33%BTTS - last 567%
CataniaScafatese

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

100%Min. 1 goal before half-time100%
CataniaScafatese
33%Min. 2 goals before half-time0%
CataniaScafatese
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
CataniaScafatese

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
CataniaScafatese
33%Min. 2 goals after half-time67%
CataniaScafatese
33%Min. 3 goals after half-time67%
CataniaScafatese

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Catania - half-time state
33% leading0% draw67% trailing
Scafatese - half-time state
33% leading0% draw67% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1Points per game (1st half)1
CataniaScafatese
0.33Goals scored (1st half)0.33
CataniaScafatese
1Goals conceded (1st half)0.67
CataniaScafatese
1.33Average goals (1st half)1
CataniaScafatese
33%Clean sheet before half-time33%
CataniaScafatese
67%No goal before half-time67%
CataniaScafatese

After half-time (2nd half)

2Points per game (2nd half)1
CataniaScafatese
1.33Goals scored (2nd half)1.33
CataniaScafatese
0.33Goals conceded (2nd half)1.67
CataniaScafatese
1.67Average goals (2nd half)3
CataniaScafatese
67%Clean sheet after half-time0%
CataniaScafatese
33%No goal after half-time33%
CataniaScafatese

Catania - second-half results

67% W0% D33% L
3
Half-time points
1
Half-time goals
-2
Goal difference (1st half)
6
Second-half points
+3
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.7

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Scafatese - second-half results

33% W0% D67% L
3
Half-time points
1
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
3
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding0%

Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.

Defense after halftime+1.0

Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Catania - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.002.00
Goals scored / game0.31.3
Goals allowed / game1.00.3
Average goals per game1.31.7
1 goal100%100%
2 goals33%33%
3 goals0%33%
Clean sheet33%67%
No goal67%33%
Goal difference-2+3
Half-time: 33% leading - 0% draw - 67% trailing
2nd half: 67% won - 0% draw - 33% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 1
Scafatese - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.001.00
Goals scored / game0.31.3
Goals allowed / game0.71.7
Average goals per game1.03.0
1 goal100%100%
2 goals0%67%
3 goals0%67%
Clean sheet33%0%
No goal67%33%
Goal difference-1-1
Half-time: 33% leading - 0% draw - 67% trailing
2nd half: 33% won - 0% draw - 67% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 1

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Catania
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
1
1
16-30
0
2
31-45
1
1
46-60
2
0
61-75
1
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

Scafatese
ScoredConceded
0
1
0-15
1
1
16-30
0
0
31-45
1
2
46-60
0
2
61-75
3
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

3.50
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
2.0 : 1.5
Estimated goal split
home : away
111%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
50%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
45%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
11%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 9 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Catania

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.26
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.08
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.22
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.14
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
91%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
101%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+1.0
Late goals
20% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
20%

Scafatese

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.14
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.52
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.09
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.61
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
127%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
127%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+1.0
Late goals
60% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
60%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie C Group C).

Teams vs league

CataniaLigaScafatese
Average goals per game 3.003.16 4.00
Both teams scored 33%57% 67%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 67%59% 67%
Clean sheets 33%23% 0%
Goal before half-time 100%86% 100%
Goal after half-time 100%78% 100%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.16
Average goals per game
57%
Both teams scored
59%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
23%
Clean sheets
1.84
Home goals / game
1.32
Away goals / game
+39%
Home attack advantage
+28%
Home defensive advantage
+16%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
86%
1 goal
38%
2 goals
8%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
78%
1 goal
49%
2 goals
32%
3 goals
14%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. ScafateseGoalMichele Emmausso
  2. CataniaSubstitutionOn: Giovanni BruzzanitiOff: Daniele Donnarumma
  3. ScafateseYellow cardMarco Toscano
  4. ScafateseYellow cardJoaquin Suhs
  5. CataniaYellow cardGiovanni Bruzzaniti
  6. ScafateseYellow cardCiro Palmieri
  7. CataniaYellow cardEmmanuele Pio Cicerelli
  8. CataniaSubstitutionOn: Roberto InsigneOff: Nicolò Cavuoti
  9. ScafateseSubstitutionOn: Loris BacchettiOff: Joaquin Suhs
  10. CataniaSubstitutionOn: Andrea CorbariOff: Emanuele Torrasi
  11. CataniaYellow cardGabriel Lunetta
  12. CataniaSubstitutionOn: Massimo CodaOff: Flavio Russo
  13. ScafateseSubstitutionOn: Roberto ConvittoOff: Emilio Volpicelli
  14. CataniaSubstitutionOn: Edoardo MasciangeloOff: Gabriel Lunetta
  15. ScafateseGoalMarco Toscano
  16. ScafateseRed cardMichele Emmausso

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

FAQ

What was the result of Catania vs Scafatese?

The Serie C Group C match finished Catania 1:2 Scafatese. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Catania vs Scafatese?

Catania score 1.67 goals per game on average and Scafatese 1.67. The Serie C Group C average is 3.16 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Catania's matches and 67% of Scafatese's.

What form are Catania and Scafatese in?

Over the last 5 games Catania have a 1-0-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Scafatese 0-2-1 (0.67 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Catania vs Scafatese?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Catania vs Scafatese: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.